CVE-2020-0728

Description

An information vulnerability exists when Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 13.95% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0728	patch vendor advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Feb/21	third party advisory mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156394/Microsoft-Windows-Modules-Installer-Service-Information-Disclosure.html	vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/16	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0728?: CVE-2020-0728 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0728?: To fix CVE-2020-0728, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0728 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-0728 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0728?: CVE-2020-0728 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation).